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Great communities include everyone. Design a solution that removes barriers and helps people feel connected.
About this Challenge
Strong communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and feel valued. However, barriers such as accessibility, affordability, discrimination, language, or isolation can prevent people from fully participating in community life.
This challenge invites you to create a solution that helps remove barriers, strengthens inclusion, and ensures everyone feels welcome and connected.
16%
of the world's population lives with a significant disability.
Accessible spaces
and services benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities.
Social isolation
and loneliness can affect people of all ages and have a major impact on well-being.
Diverse teams
often develop more creative and innovative solutions.
Why it Matters
Communities are stronger when people with different backgrounds, experiences, and abilities can participate fully. Inclusive communities encourage new ideas, stronger relationships, and greater opportunities for everyone.
Sometimes, a small change can make a big difference in helping someone feel like they truly belong.
Think About
👋Who might feel left out in your community?
👋What barriers make it difficult for people to participate?
👋How could your idea improve accessibility or inclusion?
👋Could technology help connect people or remove barriers?
👋How might your town's quirks create unique challenges for different groups?
👋Could your solution bring together people from different backgrounds or generations?
👋What would make everyone feel welcome?
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Everyone deserves the chance to belong. Your idea could help create a community where every person feels welcomed, included, and empowered to participate.Â
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